My Husband Wants Me Dead novel (Esther and Bradley)

Esther flashed a mocking smile and said casually, “Oh, sounds interesting. I could give it a try.”

Upon hearing that, Bradley slammed his fist against the crystal coffin. He warned Esther fiercely, “Esther, if you even think about taking your own life, I’ll bring Felix back and make him witness your decaying body day and night. He’ll watch your corpse rot, fester, and turn into bones!”

Esther maintained her composure and replied helplessly, “You don’t have to wait. You can do it right now. You have the power over all of us—me, Felix, everyone. You can do as you please.

“I won’t feel sorry for Felix. He’s stuck with a father like you.

“Being mute doesn’t change a thing. He’s still alive, and you can torment him as much as you want. If it pleases you, Mr. Bradley Warner.”

Esther’s words weren’t meant as irony. She had accepted her fate and saw no point in further discussion. She closed her eyes, awaiting Bradley’s outburst.

But to her surprise, the expected rage didn’t come. Instead, Bradley picked up a glass from the table and, rather forcefully, poured lemon water into her mouth.

Esther choked and coughed violently.

“I’ll arrange for food to be brought

left the room, leaving Esther alone in the secret chamber. She stared at the

become a painful and senseless ordeal since crossing paths with Bradley. What was even more disheartening was her past

Bradley returned with food, having taken precautions after Esther’s allergic reaction. He viewed Jasper’s message as a subtle declaration of war from

Bradley commanded, feeding Esther

anything that could potentially harm her in front of

“Drink.”

of others, and his actions

at her enchanting face and taunted, “So what if Jasper understands you, cares for

he would’ve taken a

he didn’t. He knows you are

saying all that. After a moment of contemplation, she spoke softly.

locked eyes with Esther, his tone icy as he questioned, “Are you

handle me admiring another man? Does